Anthropological and Cultural Approaches to Beowulf: Collection of articles from the online journal "The Heroic Age." These articles treat the poem from the standpoint of anthropology and culture studies.
Christianity in Beowulf: Explains the Christian element in the poem and shows how the Beowulf poet interpets pagan concepts in Christian terms. By Rich Lawson.
Indogermanic Shruti and Christian Smriti in Beowulf: Argues that Beowulf is not in essence a Christian poem, but rather a reflection of the values of a Germanic heroic society. By Benjamin Slade
Seamus Heaney on Beowulf: An introduction to and interpretation of the Beowulf poem by Seamus Heaney, together with a description of the principles underlying his famous translation of the poem.
Some Thoughts on Reading Beowulf: This interpretation by Lynn Harry Nelson argues that the poem can be read profitably on three different levels: the heroic character of Beowulf, the nature of leadership and politics, and the forces that human beings are subject to.
Thinking About Beowulf: Ten Years Later: Offers a psychological interpretation of the poem. Expands on the ideas in James W. Earl's book "Thinking about Beowulf." By Eileen A. Joy.
Warriors, Wyrms, and Wyrd: The Paradoxical Fate of the Germanic Hero/King in Beowulf: Interpets the Beowulf poem in mythological terms. By Kevin J. Wanner.